Csah 31 over Pelican River
FairOtter Tail County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 56517
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 31 over Pelican River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 31 over Pelican River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 31 over Pelican River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 31 over Pelican River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 31 over Pelican River carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Csah 31 over Pelican River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 31 over Pelican River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.